Examples of 'resisted the temptation' in a sentence

Meaning of "resisted the temptation"

Resisted the temptation: Indicates the act of consciously choosing not to give in to a strong desire or urge to do something that is perceived as enjoyable, but potentially harmful or inappropriate. It implies self-control and the ability to resist or overcome temptation in order to make a wiser or more responsible decision

How to use "resisted the temptation" in a sentence

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resisted the temptation
I have resisted the temptation to make modifications.
I was really slow and resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation of catching up with him.
I would not have resisted the temptation either.
I resisted the temptation to look at my watch.
Another encouraging sign is that they have resisted the temptation to give it a bigger engine.
I just resisted the temptation to say something.
That right passed over to Joseph who resisted the temptation to commit adultery.
I resisted the temptation to say anything.
This scene is so erotic precisely because Bergman successfully resisted the temptation of a flashback.
And you resisted the temptation for surprises.
But Crawford heroically resisted the temptation.
I have resisted the temptation to look.
The day was still young and I resisted the temptation.
He even resisted the temptation to mow.

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But I have been strong and resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation to bite their ears off.
At first he resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation to watch him through the blinds.
And our Saviour resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation on two grounds.
Very few Spaniards resisted the temptation.
I have resisted the temptation to update the references.
At the last second I resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation to help myself.
ORGAN playing And you resisted the temptation for surprises.
I resisted the temptation to inquire further.
But I too have resisted the temptation.
Tom resisted the temptation to roll his eyes.
Fortunately this time I resisted the temptation.
Should have resisted the temptation of a quick conclusion.
That day, the two pastors resisted the temptation.
She resisted the temptation of becoming his mistress.
She was happy she'd resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation to show him.
Magazine, Charles shared that he resisted the temptation to be offended.
Jon resisted the temptation to shoot me.
What does God expect of those who have resisted the temptation of Jezebel?
I long resisted the temptation for blank verse.
Despite being objects of hatred, early Christians resisted the temptation to avenge the injustice.
He resisted the temptation to run his tongue along it.
The outlet was an instant hit, but Pujals resisted the temptation to immediately replicate it.
I resisted the temptation to examine it.
Especially in the early years, UDN resisted the temptation to digitize large metropolitan titles.
I resisted the temptation to answer.
I don't think I could have resisted the temptation.
Bill resisted the temptation.
There, he was tempted, but resisted the temptation.
I resisted the temptation of course.
For the Man of Steel, Salkind and Donner resisted the temptation to cast a box-office name.

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